The Midway Fire Department was closed briefly last week amidst a heated debate between City Manager Agatha Muse Salters and firefighters, following comments posted on the Web site of a local television station.

QuincyFest Blues and Barbecue 2010 is set for Friday and Saturday on the Courthouse Square, and this year's festival promises to be one of the best. Cal Lutz, chairman of the QuincyFest committee, said he is excited about the lineup of musicians and the lineup of barbecue.

This weekend we welcome visitors to our city for the annual QuincyFest. People come from throughput Georgia and Florida to hear good blues and eat fantastic barbecue. A lot of local people put in many volunteer hours throughout the year to make the event a success. It has been a success. And the event is getting even better.

The second season of softball began last week and while both East and West Gadsden high school teams exited early, Robert F. Munroe pulled off a stunning upset over Aucilla Christian to take home the Class A District 2 title.

East Gadsden lost to Taylor County 17-7 and West Gadsden was dropped by Wewahitchka 20-1.

The Rusty Leverette Memorial Tournament was held at Lake Talquin recently, with Dave Mitchell and Ken O’Neal taking first place. Hunter Moore was the Big Crappie winner. Moore also took second place with his partner, Jamie Moore. Coming in at third was Danny Cannon and Becky Evans, while Scott and Mary Ellyn Williams claimed fourth place.

• New Beginnings Assembly of God in Havana is hosting “Living an Extraordinary Life,” to help attendees answer the question, “Can my life get any better?” The programs are being held on Sunday morningsat 10:30 a.m.. For more information, call 364-5137.

• Take it to the Streets Ministry Inc. hosts a community Bible study at Carter-Parramore Academy the first and third Monday each month at 7 p.m. Refreshments are served.

• On the Move for Jesus will hold revival services through April 30, beginning at 7 p.m. nightly.

A community-wide movie night, featuring the blockbuster, “The Blind Side,” will be shown May 1 at 8 p.m. on the lawn at the Courthouse Square. The event is free and open to the public, and free soft drinks and popcorn will be served. Attendees are asked to bring a blanket or lawn chair. There will also be a free car wash at Hardee’s from noon to 3 p.m. May 1. There is no charge and no donations are required.

A job fair will be held this Saturday at Gadsden Memorial Hospital from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Capital Regional Medical Center, new operator of the facility, is seeking to fill the hospital with personnel before its becomes operational. The facility is expected to open in June. There are more than 45 jobs available.

CRMC directors will be on hand during the job fair to answer questions and accept applications. There will be free refreshments and child care.